Aviation Project Director London, United Kingdom Permanent Competitive Apply By 12 June, 2026

Buro Happold

London, United Kingdom
Attractive salary; benefits: private medical insur...
On-site
Significant experience delivering large-scale aviation projects
Strong understanding of airport planning and infrastructure
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
The role involves taking ownership of major aviation projects while acting as a senior client-facing leader and subject matter expert

Job Summary

  • The role involves taking ownership of major aviation projects while acting as a senior client-facing leader and subject matter expert.
  • Candidates will play a pivotal role in growing the aviation offering by leading bids, building new client relationships, and shaping specialist team capabilities.
  • The company offers a hybrid working arrangement with an attractive benefits package including private medical insurance, a generous pension scheme, and flexible holiday entitlement.

Matching Summary

The role involves taking ownership of major aviation projects while acting as a senior client-facing leader and subject matter expert.

Salary

Attractive salary; Benefits: Private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, 10% car allowance, 25 days holiday, company pension; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Significant experience delivering large-scale aviation projects
  • Strong understanding of airport planning and infrastructure
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
  • Commercial awareness including fee negotiation
  • Experience in work winning and client relationship development

Nice-to-have

  • Interest or experience in low-carbon aviation infrastructure
  • Broad engineering understanding for strategic engagement
  • International collaboration experience across multiple regions

Key Requirements

  • Significant experience delivering large-scale aviation or airfield projects
  • Proven track record of growing client relationships
  • Experience in work winning and developing client relationships

Work Rights

Not specified

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